Learn to Scuba Dive from Novice to Divemaster, Learn Spanish in Ecuador

  Venezuela

• Other Cities in Venezuela: 
Playa Colorada

Dates: 02 May to 27 Jun 2010, 27 Jun to 22 Aug 2010, 26 Sep to 21 Nov 2010...

Description: Get a PADI Professional Qualification, dive in the Pacific Ocean neighbouring the Galapagos Islands, have up to 80 hours of Spanish lessons, explore pristine beaches, swim in beautiful crystal clear waters and see an amazing spectrum of marine life that includes sea turtles, manta rays, morays and maybe even whales if you are lucky! If you have scuba diving qualifications already then don't worry we have a modified course to suit your needs and save lots of money.

Highlights: The Republic of Ecuador is a country filled with spectacularly beautiful scenery, rich tapestry of dramatically different landscapes and includes the Galapagos Islands to its west. One of only eighteen megadiverse countries in the world, Ecuador harbours a vast spectrum of flora and fauna that includes endemic species, such as those found in Galapagos.

Your home for the duration of the adventure will be the town Montanita a small village on Ecuadors Pacific Coast. With its stunning beaches and glorious scenery, Montanita is truly a magnificent place to learn to dive! In this paradise you will live in lovely thatched cabanas (thatched rooms) in a quiet location, which are just a few minutes walk from the beach, town, diving centre and Spanish school. We will learn to scuba dive in the Pacific waters of this relatively undiscovered diving paradise, whilst experiencing the vibrant culture and beautiful scenery of Ecuador. Our scuba diving adventure will take us swimming amid a startling array of marine life, including sea turtles, clown fish, manta rays and maybe even whales to earn our qualification as a Divemaster. If you have some of the dive qualifications already then don't worry you can do alternative activities instead (see 'full trip itinerary' for more information).

You will begin your adventure learning the PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Open Water and Advanced Open Water diving qualifications in the form of lectures, skills exercises, and qualifying dives that will cover a variety of topics including how to set up equipment, carry out safety procedures, buoyancy control and diving safely. Learning how to dive responsibly will see you gaining the EFR first aid qualification and Rescue Diver qualification, which involves learning a variety of lifesaving skills on the surface and under the water. During the first five weeks you will also learn Spanish for a total of eighty hours, which will be fitted around the diving, with learning that is designed to be interactive and spontaneous. Rather than restricting you to a classroom, the lessons are normally held in the open air, on balconies overlooking the sea, on the beach, in the cafes, and just about anywhere else that you fancy. This way, you get to see spectacular scenery and mix with the local people of Montanita, all while you learn a new language.

With these scuba diving under your diving belts and speaking Spanish, the final three weeks of learning commence to gain the crème de la crème of diving qualifications, the Divemaster. Days will be long and often hard work, but the resulting satisfaction of gaining a Divemaster qualification in some of the most beautiful dive spots in the world will make all the hard graft all the more worthwhile! When we are not diving then we will have the opportunity to hire surf boards from the Spanish school, get a few surfing lessons or maybe even relax with some Yoga! For those of you that want to extend your stay then why not celebrate your new qualifications with an 8 day trip to the Galapagos Islands.

If you have scuba diving qualifications already then don't worry there is a version of the course for you! The more qualifications you have, the shorter the course is. However if you want to spend more time, then why not do our surf and Spanish trip first for as short or as long as you want. Contact us to find out more...

If you have no PADI qualifications then;
Course Duration is 8 weeks
Get 80 hours of Spanish
Get qualifications in Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, EFR, Divemaster.
Get upto 60 dives
Get experience working in a dive centre.
Cost GBP1,990 / USD3,248 / 2,587

If you have PADI Open Water already then;
Course Duration is 7 weeks
You should already have PADI Open Water and a minimum of 10 logged dives
Get 60 hours of Spanish
Get qualifications in Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, EFR, Divemaster.
Get upto 50 dives
Get experience working in a dive centre.
Cost GBP1,585 / USD2,516 / 2,060

If you have PADI Advanced Open Water already then;
Course Duration is 5 weeks
You should already have PADI Open Water, Advanced Open Water and a minimum of 15 logged dives
Get 40 hours of Spanish
Get qualifications in Rescue Diver, EFR, Divemaster.
Get upto 45 dives
Get experience working in a dive centre.
Cost GBP1,450 / USD2,122 / 1,885

If you have PADI Rescue Diver already then;
Course Duration is 4 weeks
You should already have PADI Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, EFR and a minimum of 35 logged dives
Get 40 hours of Spanish
Get a qualification as a Divemaster.
Get upto 30 dives
Get experience working in a dive centre.
Cost GBP900 / USD1,414 / 1,170

Cost in US$: 3,248

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Venezuela Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 1-6

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Year Founded: 2006